1+ hour, 12+ min ago (1822+ words) Most Cyber Monday deals have already taken shape, with gadgets, games, and select gear on sale for more than 60 percent off. Below, you'll find dozens of gadgets spanning a variety of categories, from inexpensive smartwatches and soundbars to TVs and the latest smart home gear. We've also tried and tested most of them " for a review, a buying guide, or our own personal use " so rest assured you're getting the Verge stamp of approval with each purchase. The recently released AirPods Pro 3 have a new design that improves their fit, superior noise cancellation, better bass, and fairly accurate heart rate sensors. Read our review. Apple's AirPods 4 are the latest update to the company's base-model wireless earbuds. The hard, plastic buds feature improved audio over the third-gen model, along with deep iOS integration and spatial audio with head tracking. Read our…...

14+ hour, 42+ min ago (193+ words) Earlier this year, I decided to level up my travel game and invest in a charger to bring on trips, rather than raiding my desk outlets every time I packed. I needed a multitasker, something that could power my MacBook Air, charge my phone, and accommodate the random USB-A cord I always seem to need [] Is there anything quite like the satisfying snap of folding prongs? Earlier this year, I decided to level up my travel game and invest in a charger to bring on trips, rather than raiding my desk outlets every time I packed. I needed a multitasker, something that could power my MacBook Air, charge my phone, and accommodate the random USB-A cord I always seem to need for some reason (I'm looking at you, electric toothbrush). That multitasker turned out to be Anker's Prime 67W charger, and…...

16+ hour, 34+ min ago (187+ words) Fujifilm's unusual X Half elicited a lot of feelings from photographers when it came out earlier this year " from "That looks like so much fun," to "Wait, it costs how much?" Its $849.95 list price ... The X Half comes with a 1-inch sensor, a fixed 32mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens, and a whole lot of nostalgia-inducing features, designed to make it feel like you're shooting with an old-school analogue camera. There are, of course, vintage film simulations, but it goes beyond that with a mode that even requires you to manually "advance" the roll between shots. It's pretty dang charming. Despite the retro vibe, it's a modern digital camera through and through. But that doesn't mean you should expect to get the usual suite of features you'd get from most other premium point-and-shoots. There's no electronic viewfinder, no stabilization, and no RAW mode....

16+ hour, 42+ min ago (371+ words) Last year, I wrote that you do not need a black Apple Watch Ultra 2. It was simply a color refresh, I said. The original Apple Watch Ultra on your wrist was still perfectly fine. The landfills of the world were better off without Apple's first-gen ruggedized smartwatch filling it. Also, suggesting that you spend [] What time is it? Time to look freaking cool. I still stand by that statement. But, but, but!!! If, you have been good and resisted for this long, I feel both guilty and obligated to let you know the black Ultra 2 is $200 off, listed for $600 at Amazon and Best Buy during Black Friday. And that's a better value proposition now compared to back then for a few reasons. Apple Watch Ultra 2 (black) The Apple Watch Ultra 2 comes in one size " 49mm " and is geared toward athletic types....

17+ hour, 38+ min ago (117+ words) The 9A is the Pixel phone beloved by dads everywhere. The Pixel 9A adds more robust water resistance and a brighter, bigger screen to what was already a winning formula for a good midrange phone. Read our review. It runs Google's streamlined Android implementation, so it might appeal to someone who finds Samsung software a little cluttered. And at $349, it's also a good bet for anyone who wants to pay out of pocket for a phone and avoid financing or carrier deals. It's a heck of a value proposition for the no-nonsense person in your life " dads and otherwise. See All by Allison Johnson See All Black Friday See All Google Pixel...

18+ hour, 12+ min ago (224+ words) Or, save even more when you buy directly from the company's site. Apple's Studio Display has its shortcomings, especially when you consider its lofty $1,599 price tag. But what if I told you that a more affordable 5K monitor that nearly matches its specs is less than a third of its price for Black Friday? A much cheaper alternative to the 27-inch Apple Studio Display. At 5120 x 2880, it sports the same resolution. And it features a dual mode, allowing you to use it at 2560 x 1440 with a faster 120Hz refresh rate. It's very thin and fairly color-accurate, and is overall a much more appealing value than the Studio Display if you want a quality monitor for productivity and for some color-sensitive work. The KTC even has a unique feature that Apple can't match: a dual mode for 120Hz refresh at 2560 x 1440 resolution if you…...

19+ hour, 12+ min ago (398+ words) There's a little bit of portable gaming for everyone. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the absolute best moments of the year to buy a laptop. While several thin, lightweight productivity machines have dropped to their lowest prices, so have a batch of exciting, powerful gaming laptops. We handpicked several gaming laptops at a variety of price points and performance levels that are currently offering the biggest discounts. It's easy to be tempted by super low prices on years-old hardware, but these are all options running the latest (or just last-gen) chips " ensuring your purchase goes years before feeling outdated. Below, you'll find a little something for everyone, from the entry-level 1080p laptops that excel with games like Fortnite and Roblox to pricier options made to power through the latest AAA games at 2.5K resolution and high frame rates. Our favorite gaming…...

19+ hour, 42+ min ago (423+ words) It's your friendly neighborhood wearables lady, and these are the three Garmin deals I'd put in my cart. Every deals holiday, I break my brain and eyeballs scrolling through endless lists of smartwatch models so you don't have to. Garmin has a ton of deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but there are only a few that I'd be putting in my cart if I were buying for the outdoorsy person in my life. Garmin's midrange Forerunner watch has an OLED display, a week's worth of battery life, and dual-frequency GPS for better accuracy. Read our review. But for the super, ultra-optimized athlete in your life, Garmin's Fenix 8 is also 21 to 25 percent off, depending on the size you get. That's good news since the Fenix 8 starts at a whopping $1,000. The Fenix 8 adds some smart features, like messaging, but the…...

22+ hour, 12+ min ago (257+ words) If you're someone who's constantly on the move, yet you want the tools to help you feel comfortable anywhere you post up to do work, I have a recommendation: Logitech's Casa. It's a compact (and sleek) kit of accessories that can give you a more ergonomically-friendly laptop setup, and it's $149.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, [] If you're someone who's constantly on the move, yet you want the tools to help you feel comfortable anywhere you post up to do work, I have a recommendation: Logitech's Casa. It's a compact (and sleek) kit of accessories that can give you a more ergonomically-friendly laptop setup, and it's $149.99 ($30 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and from Logitech during Black Friday. Where to Buy: $179.99 $149.99 at Amazon $179.99 $149.99 at Best Buy $179.99 $149.99 at Logitech That might seem pricey, but the Casa is a one-stop shop for busy laptop owners. It…...

1+ day, 2+ min ago (1822+ words) We're back for another round of Black Friday deals on gadgets, games, and other products that are worth checking out. Below are the results of our weeks spent sifting through deals, and continually adding new, noteworthy deals as we see them. We're coming to you live once again today, so if you're shopping we think it's worth returning here every few hours to see our latest finds. While we've primarily focused on tech " we are The Verge after all " we've also included discounts on tools, Lego, and board games. If you're looking for deals on digital gifts, we've also highlighted great deals on streaming services, including HBO Max, Paramount Plus, and a bundle comprising Disney Plus and Hulu. Headspace and MasterClass have also discounted their annual subscriptions, if you're open to trying meditation or want to pick up a few…...